Results 701-720 of 1,311 for speaker:Sheila Terry

Seanad: Book of Estimates 2005: Statements. (24 Nov 2004)

Sheila Terry: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy de Valera, to the House. It is good to have her here. In his opening statement, the Minister, Deputy Cowen, said that the Estimates and budget must "contribute to our general economic and social development." He also said: "It is the objective of the Government, by making the correct decisions in the Estimates and budget to promote sustainable economic...

Seanad: Book of Estimates 2005: Statements. (24 Nov 2004)

Sheila Terry: —— and that we should continue to help those who are well able to help themselves while once again ignoring the less well-off in our society. This reflects poorly on the Government.

Seanad: Book of Estimates 2005: Statements. (24 Nov 2004)

Sheila Terry: I will try to elaborate on why I believe the gap has widened between the haves and the have-nots. I accept the Minister for Social and Family Affairs will make his announcement in regard to social welfare benefits on budget day so we cannot comment on that today. This is in stark contrast to what happened last year in regard to the Estimates when the Minister announced the introduction of...

Seanad: Book of Estimates 2005: Statements. (24 Nov 2004)

Sheila Terry: Will the cuts be reversed?

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Nov 2004)

Sheila Terry: I support the call by Senator Brian Hayes for a debate on the National Roads Authority, particularly in light of the appalling accident on the M50 which happens to be in my area. This was the site of another accident which resulted in death some time ago, due to the fact that the crash barriers are not in place. It was not today or yesterday that a call was made to the NRA to provide crash...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2004)

Sheila Terry: I support what Senator Maurice Hayes has said regarding United Nations World Day of AIDS. It is worrying and distressing to see the increasing number of deaths in the world due to AIDS and the many children orphaned as a result. This causes great distress and heartache to many families. We must also recognise the increasing number of AIDS victims in this State, which has increased by 10%...

Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship Bill 2004: Second Stage. (1 Dec 2004)

Sheila Terry: I welcome the Minister to the House and thank him for remaining in the House as he always does when dealing with legislation. This Bill follows from the referendum in June. While we will table some amendments on Committee Stage we support the thrust of the Bill as we supported the referendum in June. We must accept that an overwhelming number of the people supported the referendum which is a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Dec 2004)

Sheila Terry: I support the sentiments expressed by Senator O'Toole in regard to the possible release of the killers of Detective Garda McCabe, particularly given the manner in which this is being dealt with by the Taoiseach. It was extremely upsetting to witness Mrs. McCabe and members of her family on the airwaves expressing their disappointment and, I am sure, anger at the way in which this is being...

Seanad: Site Acquisitions. (9 Dec 2004)

Sheila Terry: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Lenihan, for attending to reply to this matter. It is one in which he has an interest. I am hopeful his interest means we will be able to reach a successful conclusion on this very important issue in our area. The Minister of State will be aware of the need to construct St. Patrick's national school at Diswellstown. For a number of years, the school...

Seanad: Site Acquisitions. (9 Dec 2004)

Sheila Terry: I am happy with the Minister's response.

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Dec 2004)

Sheila Terry: I welcome the comments of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform regarding the parents of Irish-born children. It is a welcome move and I compliment him. I now ask him to consider the many thousands of families accommodated in direct provision, in particular in Mosney. Families are living in such accommodation for years. It is not appropriate for young children to grow up in an...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2004: Second Stage. (15 Dec 2004)

Sheila Terry: I welcome the Minister to the House. The Social Welfare Bill certainly represents a welcome change to the image of the Government. I compliment the Minister on his input to the Bill, which makes many changes that are of benefit to many people. I recognise the changes he has made to the Department of Social and Family Affairs. It is a change from last year's budget which did nothing but hit...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (15 Dec 2004)

Sheila Terry: It did not look like that last year.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (15 Dec 2004)

Sheila Terry: Those were difficult times.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (15 Dec 2004)

Sheila Terry: If we had had the money this Government has, we would have been able to do it.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (15 Dec 2004)

Sheila Terry: He should have used it more usefully.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (16 Dec 2004)

Sheila Terry: I support the amendment. There is nothing like a personal story to bring home how these rules impact on people's lives. I know a widow whose husband has been dead for 12 years. She has been caring for her daughter who is in her 30s and suffers from Down's syndrome. As a result of the fact that she is in receipt of a widow's pension she does not qualify for carer's allowance, which seems...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (16 Dec 2004)

Sheila Terry: Is a widow or widower living with members of his or her family entitled to any of the free schemes?

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (16 Dec 2004)

Sheila Terry: Without a means test?

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (16 Dec 2004)

Sheila Terry: Nothing is more important for the elderly than staying warm but, regrettably, we regularly go into homes that are cold. Unfortunately, many of the elderly mind their money and take care with how much heat they use. This is, therefore, an important allowance and one that the Minister should examine. I accept that the pension has increased and the Minister feels this is a better way to provide...